Sneak Peak of the new VUDU Cebu & Annual Halloween Event Costume Ball
By Miong Pelimon - Monday, October 25, 2010
Cebu PC Buying Guide - Choose the Right Intel Processor for your PC Needs
By Miong Pelimon - Monday, October 04, 2010
Cebu PC Buying Guide - Choose the Right Intel Processor for your Needs. Your guide in buying Computer Units in Cebu. This PC Buying Guide Blog Post and Discussions will boil down to the most important part of a Computer Unit that controls everything your Computer perfomrs - The Processor or the CPU - Central Processing Unit.Four Questions to Consider in choosing the Right Intel Processor for your PC Needs.
1. Keeping your old PCs saves money?
2. You can’t play game using integrated graphics?
3. Is more “Cores” always better?
4. Is more SPEED = more PERFORMANCE?
Know more about The 2010 Intel Core Processor and its Smart Performance.
Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology - Extra Gigahertz on Demand
Automatically speeds up the processor when the PC needs extra performance. No buttons to push, no complicated software setups required. “Turbo turns on automatically to provide performance when needed and turn off to save energy when not”
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Better Multitasking Experience
Gives customers 4-way and 8-way multitask processing that allows each core of the processor to work on two tasks at the same time. “Hyper-threading enables today’s dual-core CPUs to perform at the capacity of yesterdays quad-core CPUs without increasing power consumption”
Intel® HD Graphics Sharper. Richer. More Realistic.
Stunning visual experience with Intel®Core™ processors with Intel® HD Graphics. Great for running mainstream/casual gaming and HD video playback.
Graphics Usage Model World Wide. Casual Games Includes like PC Flash Games Plants Vs. Zombies, Pet Society, Bejeweled, Facebook Games, Farmtown and more. Mainstream games are Counter Strike, SIMS 3, World of Warcraft, Command and Conquer and more.Enthusiast Games like the new Resident Evil, Electronic Art Games like NEED for SPEED and CRYSIS.
32nm Technology Enables Faster Processors that consumes less energy
Intel Core Microarchitecture 32nm Process Technology. 432nm81 square millimeterpacks 383 million transistors. Enables Faster Processors that consumes less energy. Smaller transistor technology enables more features to be build into the processor, and lowers power consumption.
New Intel Core Processors i3, i5 and i7 Comparison against Key Features.
Summary / Key Points in PC Buying Guide - Choose the Right Intel Processor for your PC Needs
1. New Intel® 2010 Core™ Processor delivers best class performance and energy efficiency to your PC today.
2. New 2010 Intel® HD Graphics delivers same level performance as today’s “entry-level” add-on graphics cards.
3. More core is not always better. The dual-core Core i5 processors today can outperform quad-core CPUs in 2009.
4. SPEED alone doesn’t mean more performance.
The Latest Technology of Processors from Intel includes Transistor Technology, Bigger size of Cache Memory, Latest Architecture "Nehalem", Integrated Memory Controller DDR3, Hyper- Threading Technology and Improved Intel HD Grphics.
Cebu PC Buying Guide - Choose the Right Intel Processor posted at Cebu Events Blog.
NG KHAI, now an Official Partner and Outlet on DELL Products in Cebu.
By Miong Pelimon - Sunday, October 03, 2010
RADISSON BLU HOTEL CEBU- NG KHAI JOINS DELL’S PARTNERDIRECT PROGRAM And Becomes Official Certified Dell Partner.
NG KHAI, now an Official Partner on DELL Laptops and Desktops in Cebu. In its continued commitment to achieve hyper-growth in the Philippines, global IT company Dell (NYSE: Dell) appointed Cebu-based leading IT solutions provider Ng Khai Development Corporation as its certified PartnerDirect affiliate to address the Cebu and the Southern market. The Partnership Events was held the recently launch 5-Star Cebu Hotel - RADISSON BLU CEBU HOTEL, near SM City Cebu.
Cebu, being the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila.
The partnership is formed in support of Dell's goal to expand its regional coverage, especially in the primary cities and business districts in the VizMin area. Cebu, being the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila, boasts of large-scale manufacturing companies, IT parks and complexes ranging from business process outsourcing (BPOs), technical support, IT consultancy, up to web development. It is also a major gateway to other major commercial business districts as well as the prominent academic community in the region.
The Partnership will address IT Solutions in Cebu and the Southern Philippine market.
“Ng Khai has been in the industry for 17 years now and we have been impressed with their track record in the advancement and promotion of IT solutions in Cebu. We are optimistic that this partnership, Dell will be able to address the growing demands of the local and neighboring business communities across all industries for high-end technology offering and solutions,” Dell Small and Medium Business country manager Chris Papa said.
The new partnership will enable Ng Khai to provide for the IT needs of customers in the southern Philippine market. As Dell's Premier Partner in the region, Ng Khai is tasked to work closely with Dell in selling its line of IT products and services to enterprise users.
“Technology can sometimes be complicated, and having strong local presence and more responsive support for Dell for a local company like Ng Khai will be perceived positively, and will enable customers to buy the products with more confidence. Moreover, Ng Khai has always been a leader in solutions, and support, as well as user education, and we believe that our relationship with Dell will also result in many educational seminars to our people which will allow them to become more exposed and savvy on the various technology solutions available in the market,” Ng Khai Development Corporation Founder and President Wilson Ng said.
The Cebu partner added that the alliance will allow Ng Khai to further cement its positioning as the preferred IT solutions provider for small and medium businesses, south of the Philippines.
Pictures by www.obnoxiousqueer.com
NG KHAI, now an Official Partner on DELL Laptops posted in Cebu Events Blog.
NG KHAI, now an Official Partner on DELL Laptops and Desktops in Cebu. In its continued commitment to achieve hyper-growth in the Philippines, global IT company Dell (NYSE: Dell) appointed Cebu-based leading IT solutions provider Ng Khai Development Corporation as its certified PartnerDirect affiliate to address the Cebu and the Southern market. The Partnership Events was held the recently launch 5-Star Cebu Hotel - RADISSON BLU CEBU HOTEL, near SM City Cebu.
Cebu, being the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila.
The partnership is formed in support of Dell's goal to expand its regional coverage, especially in the primary cities and business districts in the VizMin area. Cebu, being the second biggest growth center in the Philippines next to Metro Manila, boasts of large-scale manufacturing companies, IT parks and complexes ranging from business process outsourcing (BPOs), technical support, IT consultancy, up to web development. It is also a major gateway to other major commercial business districts as well as the prominent academic community in the region.
The Partnership will address IT Solutions in Cebu and the Southern Philippine market.
“Ng Khai has been in the industry for 17 years now and we have been impressed with their track record in the advancement and promotion of IT solutions in Cebu. We are optimistic that this partnership, Dell will be able to address the growing demands of the local and neighboring business communities across all industries for high-end technology offering and solutions,” Dell Small and Medium Business country manager Chris Papa said.
The new partnership will enable Ng Khai to provide for the IT needs of customers in the southern Philippine market. As Dell's Premier Partner in the region, Ng Khai is tasked to work closely with Dell in selling its line of IT products and services to enterprise users.
“Technology can sometimes be complicated, and having strong local presence and more responsive support for Dell for a local company like Ng Khai will be perceived positively, and will enable customers to buy the products with more confidence. Moreover, Ng Khai has always been a leader in solutions, and support, as well as user education, and we believe that our relationship with Dell will also result in many educational seminars to our people which will allow them to become more exposed and savvy on the various technology solutions available in the market,” Ng Khai Development Corporation Founder and President Wilson Ng said.
The Cebu partner added that the alliance will allow Ng Khai to further cement its positioning as the preferred IT solutions provider for small and medium businesses, south of the Philippines.
Pictures by www.obnoxiousqueer.com
NG KHAI, now an Official Partner on DELL Laptops posted in Cebu Events Blog.
With Red Box Karaoke Cebu, forget your Karaoke Music Download at home
By Miong Pelimon - Saturday, October 02, 2010
Playing with your own Karaoke Song List Creator, karaoke Music Download and home used Karaoke Machine would be more hipper with The Newest Karaoke Lounge in Cebu City. Red Box Karaoke is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 12 NOON to 4 AM and Sunday & Monday 12 NOON to 12 Midnight, and is located at the G101 at the Garden Level of The Terraces (below the Active Zone, across the fountain) at the Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park.
Passionate about giving more with its vision to create a mainstream karaoke culture in the Philippines, Red Box recently opened its newest branch in Cebu, marking its 3rd branch in the Philippines and its most sophisticated and stylish one to date. Since its inception in the Philippines on December 2003, the concept originating from Hong Kong and spreading to Malaysia, Red Box has redefined the karaoke industry with its unique brand of entertainment.
21 Uniquely and Aesthetically Designed Karaoke Rooms
21 Uniquely and Aesthetically Designed Karaoke Rooms
Its branches offer the ultimate karaoke experience, fusing utmost comfort and refined ambiance with advanced technology and top-quality service. To further enhance the Red Box experience, Red Box Karaoke offers 21 uniquely and aesthetically designed rooms to satisfy your interaction needs and showcase your singing and dancing talents.
Rooms for Alternative Recreation options such as Poker and Billiards
Red Box aims to provide customers with a safe and comfortable yet modern environment perfect for karaoke enjoyment. Each room showcases creative and contemporary interiors made to put one in the mood for singing with acoustics that are all especially sound-engineered for karaoke. As a tribute to Cebu, Australian designer Lawrence Howell of the famed Indez Designs even created a resort room, having been inspired by Cebu’s laid back, resort ambiance. Its signature rooms can accommodate a maximum of 30 persons and incorporates alternative recreation options such as poker and billiards at no extra cost.
Red Box aims to provide customers with a safe and comfortable yet modern environment perfect for karaoke enjoyment. Each room showcases creative and contemporary interiors made to put one in the mood for singing with acoustics that are all especially sound-engineered for karaoke. As a tribute to Cebu, Australian designer Lawrence Howell of the famed Indez Designs even created a resort room, having been inspired by Cebu’s laid back, resort ambiance. Its signature rooms can accommodate a maximum of 30 persons and incorporates alternative recreation options such as poker and billiards at no extra cost.
Cebu Bloggers Society @ Red Box Karaoke Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu
Karaoke Music over 100,000 songs Karaoke on Demand
Technology-wise, Red Box is unparalleled in its dedication to giving each customer the best possible experience by using only the latest in technology, equipped with the fastest song delivery system coupled with an extensive song library of over 100,000 songs where one can search by artist, music, song or live concert making it truly K.O.D, or karaoke on demand, a signature of Red Box. It has tied up with all local record labels and only airs the original chords, karaoke versions and music videos of your favorite songs thus guaranteeing there is no pirated videos in the system as Red Box fully advocates anti-piracy.
Red Box also offers food and beverage options to fit the needs of every customer with delicious bar chow and comfort food done well plus a wide selection of standard and specialty drinks to complete each Red Box visit.
Technology-wise, Red Box is unparalleled in its dedication to giving each customer the best possible experience by using only the latest in technology, equipped with the fastest song delivery system coupled with an extensive song library of over 100,000 songs where one can search by artist, music, song or live concert making it truly K.O.D, or karaoke on demand, a signature of Red Box. It has tied up with all local record labels and only airs the original chords, karaoke versions and music videos of your favorite songs thus guaranteeing there is no pirated videos in the system as Red Box fully advocates anti-piracy.
Red Box also offers food and beverage options to fit the needs of every customer with delicious bar chow and comfort food done well plus a wide selection of standard and specialty drinks to complete each Red Box visit.
Red Box Karaoke Cebu Prices and Time Segments Features
Red Box offers four time segments each to suit different lifestyles. Choose from Lunch Hour at P299 per person for the entire time slot of 12 noon- 3pm, inclusive of an eat-all-you-can lunch, Happy Hour at P199 per person inclusive of one drink from 3 pm – 7pm, Primetime at P299 (weekdays) and P399 (weekends) per person inclusive of two drinks from 7 p.m. – 12 midnight, and After Hours at P199 per person inclusive of one drink from 12midnight-4 am.
Red Box offers four time segments each to suit different lifestyles. Choose from Lunch Hour at P299 per person for the entire time slot of 12 noon- 3pm, inclusive of an eat-all-you-can lunch, Happy Hour at P199 per person inclusive of one drink from 3 pm – 7pm, Primetime at P299 (weekdays) and P399 (weekends) per person inclusive of two drinks from 7 p.m. – 12 midnight, and After Hours at P199 per person inclusive of one drink from 12midnight-4 am.
For inquiries please contact (032) 417 1676. Visit http://www.redbox.com.ph/ for more information.
RAFI Joins Dia del Galeon Festival to promote Culture and Heritage to Youth
By Miong Pelimon - Saturday, October 02, 2010
RAFI joins 1st Dia del Galeon Festival. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) joins the celebration of the 1st Dia del Galeon Festival in the Philippines organized by the Baler 400 Steering Committee and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The Dia del Galeon Festival is held every Oct. 8 in commemoration of the galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico that took place between 1565 and 1815. One of the most important trade routes in world history, the Galleon Trade connected Asia with Europe, the Americas, and Africa and was a vessel of cultural transmission.
Dia del Galeon Festival commemorates the Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Mexico.
One of the activities of the Dia del Galeon is the Viaje del Galeon, a commemorative event that reminds the public of the important role of the Galleon as a link in the international trade and as a cultural highway among people touched along its route.
Viaje del Galeon will be held on Oct. 8 to 11 with a cruise from Manila to Cebu then back to Manila. The cruise will feature lectures and activities to around 300 youth participants about the importance and contributions of the Galleon on the spiritual, cultural, and economic developments of the different islands in the Philippines.
RAFI, in collaboration with various partners, is contributing its culture and heritage capability to the activities of the Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg.
The Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg will start when the youth leaders arrive by SuperFerry 20 in Cebu on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. in Pier 6.
A motorcade, bringing the Our Lady of La Paz-Antipolo, the patroness of the Galeon, will begin from the port area to the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral where a mass will be held.
A welcome dinner will be hosted by the Cebu City Government in the Fort San Pedro grounds. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and Margarita Osmeña, head of the Cebu City Committee of Tourism and Cultural and Historical Affairs, are expected to be present during the dinner.
The delegates will be treated to a night city tour to the famous heritage landmarks of Cebu.
On October 10, the participants will join the motorcade bringing the Our Lady of La Paz-Antipolo, to the St. Joseph’s Parish in Mandaue City. After, they will head straight to the Bantayan sa Hari where they will be welcomed by the staff of the Mandaue City Tourism Office and be treated with Mandaue City’s famous delicacies.
Viaje del Galeon Participants will visit Cebu's Heritage Museums
A tour to some of Cebu’s heritage museums like the Casa Gorordo Museum, University of Southern Philippines Foundation-Rizal Museum, Cathedral Museum of Cebu, and 1730 Jesuit House will follow.
The delegates will then board the SuperFerry 20 at 5 p.m. to go back to Manila.
Other partners in the Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg include the Cebu City Government through the Office of the Committee of Tourism and Cultural and Historical Affairs, Mandaue City Tourism Commission, and Ho Tong Hardware.
RAFI hopes to make the Youth understand the importance of Culture and Heritage.
Through this event, the Culture & Heritage focus area of RAFI hopes to make the youth understand the importance of culture and heritage to the development of the country and enrich them with mechanisms on preserving and protecting heritage sites.
Culture & Heritage is one of the five focus areas of RAFI’s comprehensive approach to elevating lives and communities, believing that a confident community begins with a strong sense of identity. Its other focus areas are Integrated Development, Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education.
For more information about the Viaje del Galeon, please contact 418-7234 loc. 702 and look for Karl Damayo.
RAFI Joins the 1st Dia del Galeon Festival and Viaje del Galeon posted at Cebu Events Blog.
The Dia del Galeon Festival is held every Oct. 8 in commemoration of the galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico that took place between 1565 and 1815. One of the most important trade routes in world history, the Galleon Trade connected Asia with Europe, the Americas, and Africa and was a vessel of cultural transmission.
Dia del Galeon Festival commemorates the Galleon Trade between the Philippines and Mexico.
One of the activities of the Dia del Galeon is the Viaje del Galeon, a commemorative event that reminds the public of the important role of the Galleon as a link in the international trade and as a cultural highway among people touched along its route.
Viaje del Galeon will be held on Oct. 8 to 11 with a cruise from Manila to Cebu then back to Manila. The cruise will feature lectures and activities to around 300 youth participants about the importance and contributions of the Galleon on the spiritual, cultural, and economic developments of the different islands in the Philippines.
RAFI, in collaboration with various partners, is contributing its culture and heritage capability to the activities of the Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg.
The Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg will start when the youth leaders arrive by SuperFerry 20 in Cebu on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. in Pier 6.
A motorcade, bringing the Our Lady of La Paz-Antipolo, the patroness of the Galeon, will begin from the port area to the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral where a mass will be held.
A welcome dinner will be hosted by the Cebu City Government in the Fort San Pedro grounds. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and Margarita Osmeña, head of the Cebu City Committee of Tourism and Cultural and Historical Affairs, are expected to be present during the dinner.
The delegates will be treated to a night city tour to the famous heritage landmarks of Cebu.
On October 10, the participants will join the motorcade bringing the Our Lady of La Paz-Antipolo, to the St. Joseph’s Parish in Mandaue City. After, they will head straight to the Bantayan sa Hari where they will be welcomed by the staff of the Mandaue City Tourism Office and be treated with Mandaue City’s famous delicacies.
Viaje del Galeon Participants will visit Cebu's Heritage Museums
A tour to some of Cebu’s heritage museums like the Casa Gorordo Museum, University of Southern Philippines Foundation-Rizal Museum, Cathedral Museum of Cebu, and 1730 Jesuit House will follow.
The delegates will then board the SuperFerry 20 at 5 p.m. to go back to Manila.
Other partners in the Viaje del Galeon-Cebu leg include the Cebu City Government through the Office of the Committee of Tourism and Cultural and Historical Affairs, Mandaue City Tourism Commission, and Ho Tong Hardware.
RAFI hopes to make the Youth understand the importance of Culture and Heritage.
Through this event, the Culture & Heritage focus area of RAFI hopes to make the youth understand the importance of culture and heritage to the development of the country and enrich them with mechanisms on preserving and protecting heritage sites.
Culture & Heritage is one of the five focus areas of RAFI’s comprehensive approach to elevating lives and communities, believing that a confident community begins with a strong sense of identity. Its other focus areas are Integrated Development, Micro-finance & Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Citizenship, and Education.
For more information about the Viaje del Galeon, please contact 418-7234 loc. 702 and look for Karl Damayo.
RAFI Joins the 1st Dia del Galeon Festival and Viaje del Galeon posted at Cebu Events Blog.
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